Our winemaking starts in the vineyard. We view the winery as a tool for capturing in the bottle what the vineyard provides for us. Using traditional Bordeaux winemaking techniques adapted to the site, there is a balance of both French and California winemaking culture. The winemaking for the Grand Cru’s of Bordeaux has been established by many generations of winemakers. Julien Fayard carries that philosophy, experience and tradition with him into the cellar to capture the best of what the fruit has to offer. The more intimately we stay connected to the vineyard, the less we manipulate the wine.
“We strive to create age-worthy wines that reflect the nuance and character of our AVA, while emphasizing balance to ensure their place at the dinner table.”
Wines of utmost quality. Faithfully expressing place and vintage.
Tournesol vines enjoy soils of volcanic origin and perfect exposure to the sun with cool breezes from San Francisco Bay providing an ideal growing climate. The Arns strive to produce the finest estate grown Cabernet Sauvignon and Bordeaux style blends while being responsible stewards of the land.
Family Farm crafting Small Production Estate Wines from the Prestigious Coombsville AVA in Napa Valley.
Porter Family Vineyards lie in the idyllic south eastern hills of Napa, above a quiet hamlet called Coombsville. As with Napa in general, Coombsville is blessed with generous amounts of warming sunshine, yet cooled by the breezes from San Pablo Bay.
Our subterranean winery, the Cave, which extends 18 stories into the rocky flank of Mount George, serves as home to our proprietary take on gravity-flow winemaking.
Mark Herold's inspiration came from the great wines of France and Spain which influenced his palate and his personal wine collection over the years.